The Lead Mechanical Engineer (Static) will be required to technically assure and lead the engineering scope of work through the FEED and Execution stages of the project.  The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the technical assurance of the delivery and installation of all piping, valves, vessels and all other static mechanical aspects of the project. 

The Lead Mechanical Engineer (Static) will have the following main duties and responsibilities:

• Participating in Project Weekly Management Meetings both internally and externally with EPCC contractor.
• Preparing mechanical specifications and datasheets and scopes of work.
• Raising derogations as required.
• Project representative for all mechanical matters through project sanction gates and project reviews.
• Answering technical queries from FEED and EPCC contractors.
• Technical assurance by review, comment, and approval of all FEED and EPCC contractors deliverables.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary technical assurance provision via external consultant or internal company resources.
• Acting as Company Representative towards FEED and EPCC Contractors, including fabrication.
• Monitor FEED and EPCC Contractors achievements in accordance with contractual requirements, especially in the area of safety and technical expertise to ensure all Company standards are met.
• Accepting delegation of authority from the Project Leader for the management of the contract.
• Supporting the Project leader in challenging and negotiating Change Order Requests from FEED and EPCC contractors.
• Responsible for the technical assurance of engineering of all mechanical equipment / facilities included in the project.
• Ensuring that all relevant documentation created by the FEED and EPCC Contractors, or their suppliers, is reviewed and commented on by the relevant specialists within the appropriate time frame.

Experience / Qualifications:

• A relevant degree qualification in a Mechanical Engineering discipline is essential.
• Chartered Engineer status would be preferred.
• Previous experience in a similar role, directly within the North Sea oil and gas industry, is essential.
• Extensive design house experience, especially in a brownfield context, is essential.
• Applicants should have experience in the following engineering disciplines:
  • Piping, valves and vessels
  • Corrosion / metallurgy
  • Structural
  • Brownfield engineering and construction
• Applicants should have experience in working with, and developing, client specifications.
• Applicants should have considerable knowledge of onshore / offshore process and production systems.

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